What if the key to lasting change isn’t more willpower… but less attachment to your thoughts?

In this episode of Sober & Lit, we sit down with the brilliant Scott Pinyard—former Head Coach at This Naked Mind—to explore the surprising role mindset, story, and consciousness play in alcohol freedom and beyond.

Scott shares the pivotal shift that helped him break free from alcohol, how emotional awareness rewires our patterns, and why true transformation often starts with one simple question: What am I thinking?

We go deep into:

• Why mindset beats motivation every time
• The science (and woo) of consciousness
• How your stories might be silently running your life
• What music, banjo, and bass have to do with healing 

Whether you're reevaluating your relationship with alcohol, navigating co-parenting, or just craving a deeper connection to yourself—this episode will open your mind and light up your path. Ready to shift your story?
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To reach Scott Pinyard: scottpinyard.com

Books mentioned:
This Naked Mind by Annie Grace – Scott talked about how discovering Annie’s work completely shifted his own relationship with alcohol and later led him to coaching with her organization.

The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer – referenced by Ruby in connection with exploring deeper levels of consciousness and thought beyond just alcohol.

The Surrender Experiment by Michael A. Singer – Scott also mentioned this as part of his own journey in spirituality and letting go of control.

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